Definition of Application types

Glossary of Confusing NIH Terms
Application types
Type l - New
Type 2 - Competing continuation (a.k.a. renewal, recompeting application)
Type 3 - Application for additional (supplemental) support
Type 4 - Application for additional support beyond that previously recommended
Type 5 - Noncompeting continuation
Type 7 - Change of grantee institution
Type 9 - Change of NIH awarding institute or division (competing continuation)
Amended - see Resubmission 
Contract types - see Contract transaction types. 

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